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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 705 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 705 and 287.76 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 705 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/705 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 705 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 202,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,870.80/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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